siemenkehitys
Siemenkehitys, the Finnish term for seed development, refers to the intricate biological process that begins after fertilization in flowering plants and gymnosperms. It is a crucial stage in the plant life cycle, leading to the formation of a mature seed capable of germinating and producing a new plant. This process involves a series of coordinated cellular events, including cell division, differentiation, and growth.
The development begins with the zygote, the fertilized egg cell, which undergoes rapid division to form the
During seed development, the embryo differentiates into distinct structures, including the radicle (embryonic root), hypocotyl (embryonic
The mature seed is a remarkable package of life, containing the embryo, stored food reserves, and a